Mono Energy offers irrigation systems to suit a range of crops, including drip, sprinkler and channel irrigation, all of which are powered by the sun and make efficient use of precious water resources.

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Features & Benefits

The consistent supply of water can transform crop production for small farmers. Drip, sprinkler and trench irrigation systems can be supplied depending on what is most appropriate for the crop. Powering irrigation systems by the sun has a range of benefits for farming communities:

Less costly pesticides and fertilisers are needed due to reduced run-off

Economic benefits

Reduced or eliminated expenditure on fuel for generator pumps

Developing communities are less exposed to and impacted by fluctuations in global fuel prices

Minimised cost from more efficient use of fertiliser due to reduced topsoil loss

Time previously spent collecting and delivering water can be dedicated to more productive activities

Excess crop yields can be sold for income generation

Improved water efficiency and reliable access to water allows investment in higher value crops

Reliable water source enables crops for income and not just subsistence.

Mono Energy’s packaged irrigation solutions include pumps, solar modules, control electronics, wiring and irrigation equipment. The water pumps can be surface-mounted, floating or submersible. The irrigation systems can be connected to existing or new water sources created during installation.

Solar modules

Systems are powered by solar photovoltaic modules, with the number of the modules dependent on the specific site requirements

The solar modules have no moving parts, require virtually no maintenance and typically come with a 25-year power output warranty

Controller

The small controller box is typically mounted on the same pole as the solar modules

The controller’s in-built maximum power point tracker (MPPT) maximises the power provided by the solar array in all weather conditions

Pump

Mono Energy offers two main pump options, the Sun-Ray (a surface-mounted or floating pump) or the Sun-Sub (a submersible pump)

The motors in the pumps come in a range of sizes depending on the application and volume of water required

Distribution piping

All piping for irrigation is included

Farmers can choose from drip, sprinkler or trench irrigation options according to what is most appropriate for their crops

Distribution piping can be set up to allow farmers to direct water to different parts of the field at different times

Click on the below video to watch how a Mono Energy solar powered irrigation system can transform farming in developing communities.

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